Film and Television: The Great Feng Sword Immortal, starting with Lingyue's updo hairstyle

"The fact that these supplies have appeared in the hands of bandits is enough to prove that there are indeed people in Yunzhou who are colluding with bandits to transport supplies."

"But those who can possess military supplies are all the largest bandit strongholds in Yunzhou; some smaller strongholds are not qualified to have these weapons."

"So what was their purpose in robbing this caravan?"

Nangong Qianrou and Governor Zhang answered without hesitation: "Of course, it's robbery!"

Robbery by bandits is a very common occurrence.

Su Nan shook his head and said, "No, these bandits' purpose is not to rob money."

"Look, all the bodyguards in the group are dead, but the merchants and ordinary people are still alive."

“Look at those goods, they’re all intact. The bandits didn’t even tear off the tarpaulin on the outside. They didn’t even look at what was inside. How could they be after money?”

Governor Zhang pondered for a moment and said, "Perhaps there simply isn't enough time to clean it up."

Su Nan laughed and pointed at the survivors who were bound hand and foot: "Then why would you have time to tie them up?"

"If I were a robber seeking money, these truckloads of goods would be my target."

“I’ll kill those ordinary people too, why bother tying them up?”

"So their goal..."

Nangong Qianrou and Governor Zhang exchanged a glance. The former frowned and said, "So their target isn't the goods, but the people?"

Su Nan nodded and looked at the survivors being searched.

"There's something fishy going on among these people; we might get something we don't expect."

Governor Zhang nodded in agreement.

Southern Jiangsu always manages to find clues in these subtle details!

This meticulous observational ability is something he lacks.

Just like on the canal, he only glanced at it, but it led to a major case involving the canal transport authorities!

Perhaps it can be the same today.

Governor Zhang then summoned a middle-aged merchant and asked, "Who are you?"

The man quickly replied, "I am a silk merchant from Baidi City, and I am here in Qingzhou with two thousand bolts of silk to do business!"

"Because of the long journey and fear of being attacked by bandits, they went to Qingzhou with Master Zhao's caravan!"

"This man is quite capable, with connections in both the legitimate and criminal worlds. His caravan used to be very safe."

"I have cooperated with him many times, but who would have thought that today... Alas, the hunter who hunts geese all day long has finally been pecked blind by the geese. Zhao Long was a man of some stature and a man of his word. What a pity."

Subsequently, Su Nan, Governor Zhang, and Nangong Qianrou questioned each of the more than twenty survivors.

Most of the vendors here are traveling in groups.

Only that plump woman was all alone!

"What about you?"

Su Nan's gaze fell on the woman; there was something seriously wrong with her.

"Why would a frail woman like you go to Qingzhou alone?"

Yang Yingying hesitated for a moment, then stood with her head bowed and said softly, "A few years ago, my husband went to Qingzhou to make a living."

“He sent a letter a while ago saying that his business in Qingzhou was thriving and that he wanted to come back in person to bring me to settle down in Qingzhou. However, he was too busy with business to get away, so he sent me to Qingzhou with a trusted caravan.”

"I inquired for a long time and everyone said that Master Zhao's caravan was the best, both safe and trustworthy."

Governor Zhang and Nangong Qianrou nodded to each other secretly.

That sounds like it should be fine.

Su Nan smiled and asked directly, "You are quite calm. As a woman, you are quite calm after witnessing such a bloody scene."

Nangong Qianrou and Governor Zhang realized that something was wrong.

indeed.

This woman seems unusually calm.

However, based on this alone, it seems impossible to conclude that this woman has a problem.

Su Nan looked at Yang Yingying and said, "I have a few questions for you."

Yang Yingying looked up at him, then lowered her head again, and said in a soft voice, "Please ask, sir."

What is your husband's name?

Yang Yingying looked thoughtful and did not answer immediately.

Where do you live?

"..."

What are your husband's physical characteristics?

"..."

How tall is your husband?

"..."

"What did your husband write in the letter? Please repeat a few sentences. Also, what kind of business does your husband make?"

"..."

Su Nan bombarded the woman with questions, and she couldn't answer a single one!

Even if Nangong Qianrou and Governor Zhang didn't understand at first, they realized what was going on now.

So many questions, and you can't answer a single one?

This woman is definitely suspicious!

Yang Yingying stood there, bewildered and helpless.

After a long silence, she finally recovered and said softly, "My husband's name is..."

"You don't need to say anything."

"Xiao Rou, search her."

Yang Yingying looked at him blankly, completely bewildered. This man's actions were beyond her expectations.

She took a step back in terror, crossed her arms over her chest, bit her lip, and looked utterly ashamed and indignant.

"You've been thinking about this for too long."

"I don't even know my husband's name, features, or what he does... Is that even possible?"

Su Nan chuckled softly.

Nangong Qianrou and Governor Zhang felt that Su Nan had a sharp eye and could see through details.

"A lie cannot be made up and believed by people simply by fabricating a few sentences."

"If you don't want to be searched, tell me honestly why those bandits tried to stop you?"

Su Nan's voice softened slightly.

Yang Yingying looked at Su Nan, Governor Zhang, and Nangong Qianrou with shifty eyes and a slightly pale face, as if she was thinking about something.

The woman seemed somewhat hesitant...

Upon hearing this, Governor Zhang said, "I am here on imperial orders to inspect Yunzhou. If you have any questions, please speak freely."

"If you have been wronged, tell me the truth, and I will uphold justice for you!"

Yang Yingying seemed to hesitate upon hearing this.

Governor Zhang then went on to introduce the identities of Nangong Qianrou and Su Nan.

"This is Nangong Jinluo from the night watchman's office."

"The person who just questioned you was His Majesty's personally appointed envoy, Su Zhexian, Su Nan."

When Yang Yingying heard the name Su Zhexian, she suddenly raised her head, her eyes revealing disbelief.

Without any further hesitation, she gritted her teeth and knelt down directly in front of Su Nan.

"I, Yang Yingying, went to Qingzhou to avoid disaster!"

"I beg Su Zhexian to uphold justice for my husband and avenge him."

Both Governor Zhang and Nangong Qianrou felt a little strange looking at Yang Yingying kneeling in front of Su Nan.

This woman's attitude changed way too quickly.

However, now is not the time to delve into these details.

Governor Zhang immediately asked, "Who is your husband? What matter do you need Lord Su to uphold justice for?"

Yang Yingying cried out, "My husband's name is Zhou Min!"

Governor Zhang exclaimed in disbelief, "What?!"

Nangong Qianrou also suddenly opened her eyes, looking somewhat incredulous.

Zhou Min was the night watchman Anzi who died in Yunzhou!

He exposed that Yang Chuannan, the commander of Yunzhou, colluded with mountain bandits to supply military funds, seek personal gain, and maintain his own power by supporting bandits.

Not long after the secret letter was sent back to the capital, he died silently.

Upon hearing Yang Yingying's words, all three were taken aback, their first reaction being that she was lying.

They had just arrived at the border of Yunzhou and rescued a merchant caravan when they happened to run into Zhou Min's widow!

Is there really such a coincidence?

Apart from the clerks, all the officials in the Great Feng Dynasty, from the provincial governor to the county magistrate, were from other places.

Zhou Min, as an official in the Records Department of the Commander-in-Chief's Office, was no exception.

Moreover, his official position was his public post, but his true identity was that of a night watchman undercover agent.

Would Wei Yuan send a spy to bring his wife and children with him?